Tristan Meeh
Salem,OR
Summary
Skilled Aircraft Mechanic with in-depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance. Hard worker who believes you can never stop learning in your field of work. Well-versed on many aspects of aircraft maintenance to ensure continuous accuracy and safety for all.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Aviation Maintenance Technician
Garmin
Salem, OR
08.2021 - Current
- Inspect fabricated parts to verify correct dimensions and tolerances for autopilot systems.
- Install various auto pilot systems in customer aircraft (GFC 500, GFC 600, etc...)
- Perform preventive maintenance and unscheduled maintenance when needed to customer aircraft during auto pilot development.
- Perform conditional inspections to company aircraft.
- Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance to company aircraft as required.
Aircraft Mechanic
Metal Innovations
Aurora, OR
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed routine and non routine maintenance inspections on Cessna 208/208B aircraft.
- Performed structural repairs to various aircraft IAW aircraft manufacturers instructions and guidelines.
- Performed repairs to various components IAW manufacturers instructions and guidelines.
- Performed Annual inspections and unscheduled maintenance to various GA aircraft.
- Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
- Recorded all maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements as needed.
Lead Aircraft Mechanic
Metal Innovations
Aurora, OR
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Supervised work of 14 maintenance staff to keep employees performing well and motivated to complete quality work.
- Coordinated scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to keep aircraft safe for flight.
- Used manufacturers' documentation to determine necessity, feasibility and methods for replacing aircraft components.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill or ability issues.
- Researched and provided timely resolution to service discrepancies.
- Kept senior staff and customers on status of aircraft in the shop.
- Trained 4 new employees on company policies and protocols.
- Recorded all maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements as needed.
Aircraft Mechanic
Metal Innovations
Aurora, OR
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Performed routine and non routine maintenance inspections on Cessna 208/208B aircraft.
- Selected to run restoration project of Cessna 337 from Thailand for the Royal Thai Navy.
- Helped install auto pilots (KFC 150/250) in Cessna 208/208B
- Performed structural repairs to various aircraft IAW aircraft manufacturers instructions and guidelines.
- Performed repairs to various components IAW manufacturers instructions and guidelines.
- Performed Annual inspections and unscheduled maintenance to various GA aircraft.
- Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
- Recorded all maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements as needed.
Aircraft Mechanic
Hillsboro Aero Academy
Hillsboro, OR
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Performed 100 hr and Annual inspections on school fleet aircraft (Ex. C152, C172 P,S, and SP models, PA44-180, R22, and R44).
- Performed non routine maintenance to school fleet aircraft when squawked by CFI's or students.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults on school fleet aircraft.
- Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
- Completed several engine changes to all aircraft in school fleet.
- Was selected to restore/overhaul PA44-180 that was in really bad condition. Helped to install new glass panel on aircraft.
- Performed field work for when school aircraft would be AOG out of town.
Lead Aircraft Mechanic
Hillsboro Aero Academy
Troutdale, OR
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Supervised work of 2 maintenance staff to keep employees performing well and motivated to complete quality work.
- Coordinated scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to keep aircraft safe for flight.
- Used manufacturers' documentation to determine necessity, feasibility and methods for replacing aircraft components.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill or ability issues.
- Researched and provided timely resolution to service discrepancies.
- Kept senior staff up to date on status of aircraft in the shop.
- Trained new employees on company policies and protocols.
- Recorded all maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements as needed.
- Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Oversaw supply inventory to keep levels optimized for expected maintenance requirements.
Aircraft Mechanic
Hillsboro Aviation
Hillsboro, OR
10.2008 - 08.2014
- Performed 100 hr and Annual inspections on school fleet aircraft (Ex. C152, C172 P,S, and SP models, PA44-180, R22, and R44).
- Performed non routine maintenance to school fleet aircraft when squawked by CFI's or students.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults on school fleet aircraft.
- Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
- Completed several engine changes to all aircraft in school fleet.
- Performed field work for when school aircraft would be AOG out of town.
- Serviced and lubricated aircraft and subsystems as directed.
- Painted aircraft and aircraft parts using traditional sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Balanced flight controls after being painted.
Aircraft Mechanic
Horizon Airlines
Portland, OR
01.2007 - 10.2008
- Executed routine and non routine maintenance on airline fleet aircraft ( Q200, Q400, CRJ700) IAW manufacturers instructions and guidelines
- Maintained airline's aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems,etc IAW manufacturers instructions and guidelines.
- Serviced and lubricated aircraft and subsystems as directed.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
- Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
Education
Inspection Authorization Test Prep - Aviation
Bakers School of Aeronautics
Lebanon, TN08-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Maint
Portland Community College
Portland, ORTraining Certificate -
Robinson Helicopter Factory Training
Torrance, CASkills
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Consistent Reliability
- Proficient in Task Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Project management
- Trustworthy
- Collaboration Skills
- Organizational skills
- Adaptable Work Style
- Focus on Continuous Development
- Hands-On Mechanical Understanding
Certification
- Licensed A&P Mechanic - 2007
- Inspection Authorization - 2023
Timeline
Senior Aviation Maintenance Technician
Garmin
08.2021 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic
Metal Innovations
05.2021 - 08.2021
Lead Aircraft Mechanic
Metal Innovations
01.2020 - 05.2021
Aircraft Mechanic
Metal Innovations
11.2017 - 07.2020
Aircraft Mechanic
Hillsboro Aero Academy
06.2015 - 11.2017
Lead Aircraft Mechanic
Hillsboro Aero Academy
08.2014 - 06.2015
Aircraft Mechanic
Hillsboro Aviation
10.2008 - 08.2014
Aircraft Mechanic
Horizon Airlines
01.2007 - 10.2008
Inspection Authorization Test Prep - Aviation
Bakers School of Aeronautics
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Maint
Portland Community College
- Licensed A&P Mechanic - 2007
- Inspection Authorization - 2023
Training Certificate -
Robinson Helicopter Factory Training
Similar Profiles
Dorota SkoropadDorota Skoropad
Returns Team Leader at GarminReturns Team Leader at Garmin
Michael CarverMichael Carver
SMT Operator at GarminSMT Operator at Garmin
Vada NortonVada Norton
Aviation Product Support Specialist 2 at GarminAviation Product Support Specialist 2 at Garmin
Ravi TeralaRavi Terala
Lead Analyst/Manager Global ERP at GarminLead Analyst/Manager Global ERP at Garmin
Ronaldo SalcedoRonaldo Salcedo
Grader at Frank Lumber Co.Grader at Frank Lumber Co.